Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessment Request

Thank you for your interest in improving safety and security in your community. The City of Albany offers Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) site visits as a free service to residents, businesses, and community organizations.

The CPTED program identifies environmental factors which can affect human behavior including the concepts of Natural Surveillance, Access Control, Territoriality and Maintenance. An assessment focuses on how the physical environment influences criminal activity by restricting unwanted behavior, fostering a sense of ownership and safety in the community, and emphasizing upkeep of structures in a community.

CPTED focuses on proactive strategies to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life through thoughtful design and use of space. During a site visit, our trained staff will assess your property and provide practical recommendations related to lighting, visibility, access control, landscaping, and overall safety. A site visit will be conducted at minimum by your Neighborhood Engagement Unit Officer and Neighborhood Specialist. Other city staff may attend the visit depending on the needs of your location.

Please complete the form below to request a site visit. A team member will contact you to schedule an appointment and discuss your concerns or goals.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Residential Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Requested CPTED Site Visit Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Do you own the property where you are requesting a site visit?*

YesNo

Please describe why you are requesting a CPTED site visit*

How do you believe a CPTED site visit will address these issues?*

If this is your address do you give City of Albany employees permission to access your property for the purpose of completing their CPTED visit?*

YesNo

(You must select Yes to be able to submit request) DISCLAIMER: Though CPTED visits can be requested at any location in the city, the city has limited authority when it comes to privately owned property. The requestor will be given a list of suggestions and a rationale but it is up to them to implement and fund those suggestions. If the requested location is city property a CPTED visit will be conducted and shared with the responsible city department for follow up.

DISCLAIMER: CPTED recommendations are not guaranteed to stop/prevent all crime in a given area. The methods and principles reported here are simply suggestions that have been effective in reducing crime in other areas. Recommendations are to be implemented at the stakeholder’s risk and no assumed liability is taken on the part of the report writers.